SSM Industries, Inc., Rolls Out World's First

Tennessee based SSM Industries, Inc., produces the world's first flame resistant, moisture management, antimicrobial cotton fabric. This carefully engineered fabric, Pro-CFR + TransDRY was created for use in the industrial, military, fire service, and racing markets.

Summit Work Apparel Vice President, Alan Habash, recently stated, "The application of wicking technology has been used in the athletic apparel industry and now SSM has brought this same technology to the flame resistant world. This cotton fabric is comfortable and breathable and our customers are responding.

The industry was calling for more comfortable options in safety apparel. SSM Industries moved quickly to create a comfortable moisture management fabric. Safety professionals benefit from this new fabric that combines three technologies, Pro-CFR Flame Resistant Cotton, TransDRY Moisture Management Technology and Antimicrobial/Anti-odor technologies. These technologies provide comfortable protection in one fabric with moisture management for faster drying. The TransDRY Technology is engineered into the fabric and, like the flame resistance and antimicrobial technology, will not wash out. Combined, these three technologies continually keep the user comfortable and protected.

The electrical utility, electrical maintenance, petro-chemical industry and fire service users have all taken note of this first of its kind, flame resistant cotton fabric. SSM's line of flame resistant cotton, Pro-CFR + TransDRY, will provide comfort, brilliant color options, and high arc ratings to industry users.

Look for this innovation and others from SSM, at the NSC trade show in Orlando, October 22-24, or at the IFAI trade show in Boston, November 7-9, 2012.

Spring City, Tennessee, September 2012

SSM Industries' Lightweight Flame Resistant Cotton Innovation

Tennessee based SSM Industries, Inc. introduces PRO-CFR 12 CAL, the industries' lightest weight flame resistant cotton fabric to achieve an Arc Thermal Protection Value (ATPV) of 12 cal/cm2. PRO-CFR 12 CAL is a 6.25 osy fabric, made in the USA, flame resistant cotton knit fabric with a 12 calorie arc rating. This fabric innovation offers an increased measure of safety and comfort.

The utility industry has been calling for a single layer clothing solution with a 12 cal/cm2 ATPV rating. To help meet that need, SSM Industries, Inc. developed the fabric with the most protection offering the highest level of comfort resulting from the lightest weight. Layering flame resistant clothing has been the traditional method for reaching a desired arc rating to protect against arc flash injuries. This layering method has been costly. SSM Industries, Inc. has once again answered with a light weight, flame resistant cotton knit product in a single layer fabric option available in many colors.

National Safety Apparel (NSA) Director of Sales, Duane Siders, recently stated, "NSA has incorporated the SSM 12 knit fabric (PRO-CFR 12 CAL) into our new line of FR Cotton Classic shirts in a variety of colors and styles. Initial feedback from customers has been extremely positive. People love the fact the our shirts are a very high quality garment that is Made in the USA, and really enjoy the outstanding comfort and feel that this great new fabric provides, compared to other fabrics they have evaluated in the marketplace. With the 12 cal/cm rating, this shirt is a perfect fit with utilities looking for a single-layer 12 cal. offering."

SSM Industries' flame resistant cotton, PRO-CFR 12 CAL will provide comfort, is produced in brilliant color options and has a high arc rating in the lightest weight flame resistant cotton fabric available in the industry.